2011 MBJR Walkathon To Be Held on April 2

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RGCCISD Librarians Receive Training

RGCCISD Press Release
Rio Grande City CISD Librarians receive training on making the most out of the Accelerated Reader Program.  As part of the Professional Development Action Plan, a six hour seminar entitled " Renaissance Place" was scheduled recently for district librarians.  They were able to attain techniques to impact their students through this successful reading program.  The students are encouraged to work as a team and to cheer for each other as they advance in their reading skills.  Reports can be generated to access the progress in order to better assist students.  The seminar also suggests ideas on how to make libraries more welcoming to students and how placement of furniture and books can be conducive to learning through reading.  Mrs. Adelina Villarreal and her staff are very diligent in securing staff development that promotes growth and knowledge for all students.  Pictured with Ms. Paul Co-Founder of "Renaissance Learning  are Mrs. Armandina Villarreal-Grulla High School, Mrs. Adelina Villarreal- Director, Mrs. Ambarina Perez - John and Olive Hinojosa Elementary, Ms. Paul, Ms. Patricia Montes-Alto Bonito Elementary, Miss Laura Garza- Grulla Elementary and Mrs. Linda Chapa-La Union Elementary.  (RGCCISD Photo).

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RGCCISD Celebrates National FFA Week

RGCCISD Press Release
The Rio Grande City High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) celebrated National FFA Week February 19-26, 2011. Infinite Potential was the theme this year and it embodied all the best of the FFA members. The most recognizable symbol of the organization, the blue corduroy jacket that symbolizes pride and tradition, to the bright future of agriculture. Members participated in a week long of activities at the local and state levels in celebration.

The focus of National FFA Week is to tell America about the great opportunities that are available for all youth. From its beginnings in 1928 as the Future Farmers of America, the National FFA Organization today reaches out to all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. FFA is committed to developing character and leadership skills while preparing members for a lifetime of civic leadership and career success.

Rio Grande City FFA members are the leaders of tomorrow. They are well-mannered, perceptive and willing to help others through community service. They are success oriented students who are driven to achieve their goals. FFA gives many young people an important push to consider their futures. The kind of people, citizens and professionals they intend to be.  FFA builds leaders, and leaders impact the future.

RGCCISD Celebrates Counselors Week

RGCCISD Press Release
Grulla Middle School celebrates Counselors Week during the month of February. Campus administration, Mr. Trillayes and Mr. Ozuna, presented Mr. Santana and Mrs. Moreno (Counselors) a cake appreciation for all the hard work that they do for the kids and campus.

General Ricardo Sanchez students and staff would like to thank Mrs. E. Margo and Mrs. P. Marroquin for their unconditional support and guidance.  As a token of appreciation for playing a pivotal role in the development of our children, the staff celebrated their successes with cake and thank-you gifts. Congratulations and thank you again for everything you do.

Free Diabetes Classes To Be Offered

Free classes for persons with Diabetes will be offered on Friday, March 11 starting at 8:30am.  The classes will be held at the conference room at the San Juan Plaza located at 606 N. Garza Street Rio Grande City, Texas.

Those wishing to attend “must” register at the County Extension office at 487-2306 by March 7.  Classes are limited to 15 participants so it is important to register as soon as possible.

Participants will receive meters, strips, and have an opportunity to monitor blood sugar levels.

Local Org. Reminds; March is Nutrition Month

Color may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to food – if you’re hungry, you probably focus on what would taste good rather than a rainbow of colors comments Yolanda Morado – County Extension Agent.

But that’s exactly what experts are urging you to do – focus on the colorful fruits and vegetables that can help to keep you healthy.  Those in the know about that colorful habit include the American Dietetic Association, which has decided that the theme for its annual National Nutrition Month in March will, “eat right with color.”

When it comes to that color palette, thing about these things:

•Things that are colored red.  That would include such foods as red apples, beets, red grapes, red peppers, radishes, strawberries and tomatoes.
•Foods that orange or yellow, such as butternut squash, carrots, oranges, peaches, pears, sweet corn and pumpkin.
•Green fruits and vegetables, including such foods as artichokes, asparagus, lettuce, honeydew melon, limes, spinach and zucchini.
•Blue and purple foods, like blackberries, blueberries, plums, prunes and raisins.
•And white foods, like bananas, garlic, mushrooms, onions and potatoes.

Our mothers use to tell us way back when: eat your fruits & vegetables.  Turns out they were right about that too—

Remember that March is Nutrition Month so focus on eating more nutritious and make it habit to eat at least “5” fruits and vegetables a day.

Summit Explores Solutions for RGV's Low HS Grad. Figures

Approximately 50 percent of the residents of the Rio Grande Valley aged 25 and older have not earned a high school diploma, much less college credits. Of that 50 percent, approximately one half have earned a ninth grade education.

“When you are confronted with this data, it is startling and causes serious concern,” said Dr. Shirley A. Reed, South Texas College president. “That is why we continue to host our annual Summit on College Readiness. Collectively, we have to do more to stress the importance of education, because the journey to college must begin the day a child is born. Our region will simply not continue to prosper if we don’t develop a high skill, competitive, and educated workforce, which includes all deep South Texans.”